McKee (AS 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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The Butchart Gardens, once an excava- tion for raw materials, was decorated becoming a world famous botanical wonderland. The gardens feature flora from around the world; cultivated for you to wander and gaze in awe. The Sunken Garden (BELOW) offered the most colorful scenery of tulips, dafodills, roses, ferns, daisies, and weeping willows. The sounds of gentle music is heard near the small lake where water is gushing forth from hidden nozzles; dancing to the classics; a relaxing reprieve.

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Enroute to Seattle, the USS MCKEE had the pleasure of stopping in Esquimau, Canada, for four days. The Canadian base, located near Victoria on Vancouver Island, wel- comed crew members with a festive ' Happy Hour ' , which was the launch- ing of an enjoyable visit. During the brief stay, crew members visited the many beautiful and interesting sites of Victoria including: the Royal London Wax Museum, Miniature World, the Butchart Gar- dens, and many restaurants and night clubs. One of the more humorous events during the visit was the soccer game challenged by the Canadians. The MCKEE volunteer team, led by Coach WATERMAN, fought hard; nevertheless, could not keep up with the host team. All in fun, the score was soon forgotten over refreshments. ESQUIMALT, CANAD

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REOUESTa THO« The Maritime Museum offered many facts and treasures to see. The Empress Hotel is a vast array of decorative antique rooms and lounges; the Bengal Room, complete with a Bengal Tigar skin on the fireplace exemplifies the finery in Victoria. Miniature World, Classic Car Museum, and China Town were well visited by MCKEE crew- members. 82 • • - • -J